Brooksville, FL (ZIP 34601) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2014.
Brooksville has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2022.
Brooksville has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 14, 2010.
Brooksville has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2017.
Brooksville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brooksville was Flood on Sep 11, 2017, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 9, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Jan 10, 2010 also caused significant damage ($970K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34601 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brooksville, FL, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Brooksville (ZIP 34601) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2017.
Brooksville has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34601 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 11, 2017. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.8M in property damage in the Brooksville, FL area (ZIP 34601). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →